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J31 BPH

2016 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,540 mi
Last recorded136,540 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volvo V7057,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 BPH
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 136,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot has slight leak of grease

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 136,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot has slight leak of grease

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 116,122 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 105,937 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 100,957 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 94,710 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 84,309 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,031 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,096 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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J31 BPH is a 2016 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 57,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J31 BPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J31 BPH registered?

J31 BPH is a 2016 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 February 2016.

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